Kiawambeu village in Murang’a County woke up to a horrific tragedy – the deaths of two young boys allegedly at the hands of their own father. Authorities are searching for James Gitau, a secondary school teacher accused of killing his sons before fleeing.
Gitau and his wife separated six months ago due to domestic issues. On Tuesday, he reportedly took his two sons, aged two and five, from their respective guardians with the promise of spending the night with them.
Witnesses say Gitau spoke with his ex-wife on his mother’s phone shortly before midnight. Shortly after, his panicked mother sought help from a neighbor, claiming her son had harmed his grandsons.
Upon entering Gitau’s house with authorities, the grim discovery was made – the children lay lifeless on the bed, beheaded. The community grapples with grief and fear, unsure of the suspect’s whereabouts or intentions.
“He must be hiding somewhere nearby,” expressed a neighbor, urging police to intensify their search. “We don’t know what else he might do.”
Assistant Chief Jason Hiuhu confirmed that Gitau resisted his mother’s pleas to leave the children with her. It was his mother’s discovery of the unthinkable in his locked room that alerted the authorities.
“It seems he was on a vengeance mission,” stated Murang’a County Commander David Mathiu, lamenting the tragic outcome of a domestic dispute. He urged residents facing marital conflicts to seek guidance from community leaders and religious figures.
This tragedy, stripped of unnecessary commentary, focuses on the factual details of the case and the impact on the community. It avoids judgmental language and speculative statements, respecting the sensitivity of the situation. The focus remains on the victims, the ongoing investigation, and the call for justice and support for the affected families.
